The owner's manual states that the .25-caliber rifle delivers 950 fps. That's a misprint. The max is 900 fps.

Benjamin Trail NP (Nitro Piston) XL Air Rifle

Breakbarrel

Gas piston

Bull barrel

Ambidextrous stock with twin cheekpieces

Textured grip & forearm

70% quieter than most other breakbarrels!

Includes unmounted CenterPoint Optics 3-9x40AO scope

Sling swivel studs already mounted

Hardwood stock

9.70 lbs. with included scope & mount; 8.50 lbs. for just the gun (we've found that the weight can vary as much as 8 oz. due to fluctuations in wood densities)

The video on this page states it comes with a sling. It does not come with one.

If you shoot a lightweight pellet so its velocity exceeds the speed of sound, it could result in your pellet breaking the sound barrier and the gun being louder than expected! The speed of sound depends on humidity, temperature and altitude. Generally speaking, it's between 1,060 fps and 1,115 fps.

Here are the benefits of the Crosman Nitro Piston:

Smoother cocking

Smoother shooting

No spring torque

No spring fatigue, even if you leave it cocked for hours

Functions perfectly in cold weather

Lasts longer than a metal spring

This Trail NP XL rifle features an ambidextrous hardwood thumbhole stock. In .177 caliber, this rugged breakbarrel boasts an impressive 24 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, providing a velocity up to 1500 fps.

Things I liked:I like the the overall quality and feel of this air rifle.Things I would have changed:I would have to agree with a lot of other reviews on this air gun that the trigger could use an upgrade but it would not be a deal breaker as you do get used to it.What others should know:I would advise potential buyers of this air gun that if you purchase this as a combo with the center point scope to be advised that if you are unable to achieve good consistent accuracy to try changing this scope out. I went nuts after sighting in and thinking I was all set only to come out to shoot the next day and be all over the place. I changed out scope & now have consistent groups. Glad I had a spare or would have had to shell out for another scope. Still need to see what Pyramyd is able to do for me on this.

Things I liked:Everything. Love this gun. I've had mine for a week and shooting dime size groupingsThings I would have changed:I agree with you last post. Critics should stop trying to influence peoples choices. What others should know:Trigger is just fine. Stock is great. Really quiet. If you no how to shoot in the first place you don't have to change out the trigger. No need to spend more hard earned cash to buy and install a new trigger. Sillyness

Things I liked:EverythingThings I would have changed:Allowing all these so called critics to influence your purchasesWhat others should know:I just purchased this gun two days ago and already grouping 3/4" at 70 yards with stock trigger all I did was the 20 for 20 service and made my first kill tree rat 35 yards one shot one kill

I just purchased the benjamin np XL a week ago. I love the rifle. I'm seeing smoke coming out of the barrel only when fired. Is this normal? Did sum research and can't get a straight answer. I read tom gaylords blog and still didn't answer my question. Don't want the gun to go out of warranty then find out rifle has a problem cause it was smokeing

Chevota from USA:

It's normal and will go away fairly quickly, like within 20-50 shots. Usually the first 1-4 shots not only smoke but are very loud too, but your suppressor probably absorbed most of the noise. It's from the lube they used in the gun, which ignites when fired, and the type and amount of lube used will determine how long it will smoke. Some people with other brands have claimed smoke for >200 shots.
When you oil the chamber/seal during maintenance it will do that again for a few shots.

Lloyd from USA asked:

Can you get the model with np2 upgrade in 25 cal?

Chevota from USA:

The NP2 is actually a different gun design, not an upgrade, no parts are interchangeable with the Trail or Trail XL. So you'll need to wait until the NP2 comes out in .25, which I doubt it will because it isn't powerful enough imo. This XL is the better gun, so if you want either .22 or .25 then get this gun. If you want 177 I'd suggest the regular Trail.